Oahu Weather Forecast for August 21, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for August 21, 2026

Weak trades today as a trough advances north of the islands. Tropical Depression Two-C is still expected to track south of Hawaii late Saturday into Monday...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 21, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for August 21, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will see a modest increase today with a little bit more energy expected over the weekend. A series of south swells are expected...

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Hurricane Lala brought 1.3 trillion gallons of water to Hawaii, flooding the islands with nearly two million Olympic-sized pools of rain, while a flood watch was issued for the Big Island as Tropical Depression Two-C threatens further heavy rainfall. Despite widespread outages, power has been restored to all Oahu and Maui customers, though about 13,000 remain without service on the Big Island. In other news, the Honolulu Police Department shut down a suspected drug house on Keeaumoku Street, and NOAA confirmed the death of another Hawaiian monk seal on Oahu, raising concerns for local wildlife conservation efforts.

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Hawaiʻi Community Lending COO honored as one of PBN ’40 Under 40′ Class of 2026

Chanel Josiah, chief operating officer of Hawai‘i Community Lending, was honored by Pacific Business News as part of the “40 Under 40” Class of 2026. Josiah and 39 other honorees were celebrated at a gala event on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Alohilani Waikīkī Beach Resort.

Maui Weather Forecast for August 21, 2026

Weak trades today as a trough advances north of the islands. Tropical Depression Two-C is still expected to track south of Hawaii late Saturday into Monday...

Tropical Depression forecast to become a tropical storm today

Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. The system is still expected to track south of Hawaiʻi late Saturday into Monday. Even with the southward track increased winds and rain are expected, with the highest rainfall totals expected across windward and southeast Big Island. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches are expected on eastern Maui.

Recovery efforts continue at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues recovery and planning efforts for Nāʻālehu Elementary School and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School following significant impacts from Hurricane Lala.

Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed, Kīpahulu District reopens after Lala 

The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed through the weekend for storm recovery, including road clearing and facility restoration. Meanwhile, the Kīpahulu District is open to the public. Kīpahulu Campground reopens today, Friday, Aug. 21.

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1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water inundate Hawaiʻi during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala

Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.

Kauaʻi mayor candidates Carvalho, Rapozo to address county issues in debate on TV, radio, online

Kauaʻi residents are set to watch both mayoral contenders, Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho Jr., during the island's first live debate since the Aug. 8 primary.

Hawaiʻi providing more time for SNAP recipients to seek replacement benefits for food lost during Lala

Hawaiʻi's Department of Human Services has announced an extension through Sept. 3 for SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits due to Tropical Cyclone Lala.

Tropical Depression Two-C expected to strengthen; possible impacts to Kauaʻi

The depression is expected to become a tropical storm Friday and pass south of the Big Island by this weekend and then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands, including Kauaʻi, by early next week.

‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’

Families search for loved ones whose final resting places at 2 Big Island cemeteries were desecrated by raging floodwaters of Hurricane Lala, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and washing away caskets.

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Ka‘ū strong: Community bands together to clear roads, deliver food and water to neighbors after Lala

"I think when you come to these rural communities, we kind of help ourselves. I mean, just looking at them right now, this is not a government agency, nor are they getting paid. It's just people helping people." — Nāʻālehu resident Kamakani Dancil

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union activates emergency relief program for Hurricane Lala victims

In the wake of Hurricane Lala's devastation, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has unveiled its Emergency Member Relief Program, offering vital support through loans, payment deferrals, and penalty-free withdrawals.

Hawaiʻi SNAP recipients get extended window to report storm-related food losses

Hawaiʻi's Department of Human Services has announced an extension through Sept. 3 for SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits due to Tropical Cyclone Lala.

Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians

Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.

Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm today as moves closer to Big Island

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.